This category includes content for tons of FCA, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram and Jeep vehicles and engines, including the HEMI engines. We have tons of articles for these brands ranging from Ram 1500 upgrades to 5.7 & 6.4 HEMI mods, engine problems, and everything between. Check out specific categories for more info on a certain engine or model. Otherwise, scroll down and check out all the various Dodge, Ram, Jeep, and Chrysler articles.
For 20 years, the AMC/Jeep 4.0 inline-six engine powered various off-road machines and was an extremely reliable engine. They are known for going well over 150,000-250,000 miles without breaking a sweat, and they are damn dependable when out on the trail or on the rocks. Yet, if there is one knock to them, it’s the…
From 2005–2010, the 6.1 HEMI V8 was the top of the class for Dodge performance. Dodge put it inside the likes of the Charger/Challenger SRT-8 and Chrysler 300C SRT-8, and even the Grand Cherokee and Magnum SRT-8s, too. Depending on the model and year, it produced 420-425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. For its…
Stellantis (FCA) first introduced the 3.6 Pentastar V6 engine in 2011, and it is still in production today. Customers have widely praised the Pentastar V6 for its smooth power delivery, solid performance, and stout reliability. In its stock form it performs decently, but it’s nothing compared to the larger 5.7 and 6.4 HEMI V8s. For…
Since 2011, Chrysler’s 3.6 liter naturally aspirated V6 Pentastar engine has made quite a name for itself. Chrysler has primarily used the engine inside the Dodge Charger, Challenger, Ram 1500, and Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator, where it has won over many fans. Depending on the vehicle, the engine makes 285-305 horsepower and 251-269 lb-ft of…
The P0128 fault code is the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) used by Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and numerous other manufacturers to signify that the coolant temperature in the engine is too cold for the thermostat to regulate. The P0128 engine code can result from numerous issues including a malfunctioning thermostat, a faulty coolant temperature sensor, a…
In 2007, Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) first released the 6.4 HEMI V8 (also known as the 392 HEMI) to much fanfare and acclaim. Depending on the model, the naturally aspirated engine makes 360–485 horsepower and 430–475 lb-ft of torque. Dodge/Chyrlser has most prominently featured the engine inside the SRT-8 and SRT 392 300c, Challenger, and Charger…
First released in 2011, the Chrysler 3.6 Pentastar V6 engine has found a home over the last decade in some of the top Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles on the market. Most notably, the 3.6 Pentastar powers the Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger/Challenger/Durango/Ram 1500, and Jeep Grand Cherokee/Gladiator/Wrangler. Depending on the vehicle, the Pentastar produces between…
The 3.6 Pentastar V6 engine has been in production since 2011, and it is one of the most popular engines for vehicles in the Chrysler (Stellantis) lineup. In addition to others, it powers the Chrysler 300, the Dodge Charger/Challenger SE/SXT/GT and Ram 1500, and the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator. In the Chargers and Challengers, it…
One of the most glaring issues on the 3.2 and 3.6 Chrysler Pentastar V6 engine is the oil filter housing. Since its debut in 2011, countless drivers have complained about it being prone to cracking and leaking, which can lead to catastrophic engine failure. The issue is linked to the weak plastic material that Chrysler…
Recently, we looked at the 6.1 HEMI engine that lasted from 2005–2010 inside various SRT8 badged vehicles. Depending on the model, they make between 420–425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Still, some people consider them to be underpowered from the factory, especially considering their massive 6.1 liters of displacement. Previously, we talked about upgrading…
Inside the SRT8 powered Chrysler 300C; Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Magnum; and Jeep Grand Cherokee, the 6.1 HEMI is a fantastic engine. From the factory, it puts out 420–425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, making for an exhilarating and very fast ride. Still, with 370 cid of displacement, for some the performance is still…
Even though it was only available for barely 6 years of production, the Chrysler/Dodge 6.1 HEMI engine is still very memorable. Introduced for 2005 and discontinued in 2010, the short-lived 6.1 HEMI powered various Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles with the SRT-8 badging. It was a slightly larger and more powerful version of the 5.7…
